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Life Sciences Specialist

ID : 44975

Description: Students completing this program will gain a fundamental understanding of the biological principles and the properties of life, considering the structure and function of plants and animals, their relationship to various organisms, to each other and the environment they inhabit. Taking an in-depth look at cell biology principles, reproduction, development and growth, students will begin to understand the mechanics of evolution, inheritance and genetics. Students will learn the various ways for classifying different organisms, animals, and plants, as well as the human body, the characteristics and distinctions between them as well as the way in which all of these organisms contribute to the overall environment.

This program also provides an overview of the anatomical structures and physiology of the human body. Each body system is discussed in terms of the major anatomical structures and functions including how each system participates in homeostasis of the body. In addition, the program discusses selected major pathologies, including disease definitions and causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and possible treatments. Finally, the program will present common issues and changes that occur in each body system through the lifespan.

Instructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Our educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors reviews student work, student progress, and interacts with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.Patricia has a degree in Medical Assisting from The Career College of Northern Nevada, Dental Assisting from the Community College of the Air Force, and is currently working on her B.S. in Criminal Justice Studies from Grand Canyon University in Arizona. She has over 10 years of experience working in doctors’ offices and has been an Air Force Reservist since 2009. She has worked as an instructor for multiple schools over the last 4 years teaching medical and dental assistant curriculum, as well as OSHA safety requirements and career development.

RequirementsThis program does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Explain basic biology concepts and terminologiesOutline the structure of the living worldExplain the relationship among DNA, mRNA, amino acids, and proteinsDistinguish between two types of cellular divisionClassify components of animal and plant cellsAnalyze energy flows and membrane transport within the cellDetermine the mechanisms of evolutionAnalyze different patterns of inheritanceDistinguish different types of biodiversityAnalyze population growth and declineExplain basic industrial biotechnological proceduresOutline components of ecologyDescribe the organization of the human bodyExplain the contribution that each body system makes to homeostasis of the bodyIdentify the major anatomical structures and the purposes of each body systemExplain basic physiological processes in each of the body systemsDescribe selected human diseases in terms of definition, cause, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and possible treatments for each of the body systemsDescribe common issues or changes that occur in each body system throughout the lifespan